SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS382
CMBCCNBS382 belongs to China Merchants Bank in Fuzhou, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMBCCNBS382 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMBCCNBS |
| Branch code | 382 |
| Bank | China Merchants Bank |
| Branch | Fuzhou Branch |
| City | Fuzhou |
| Country | China |
The way the China Merchants Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMBC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 382 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC CMBCCNBS382?
The code CMBCCNBS382 belongs to Fuzhou Branch, a branch or department of China Merchants Bank in Fuzhou, China. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to China Merchants Bank take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use CMBCCNBS instead of CMBCCNBS382?
CMBCCNBS is the main office of China Merchants Bank, while CMBCCNBS382 is Fuzhou Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CMBCCNBS382 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at China Merchants Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CMBCCNBS382, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to China Merchants Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chinese Yuan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of CMBCCNBS382 stand for?
CMBC is the bank code of China Merchants Bank, CN stands for China, BS is the code for the city or region and 382 is the code of the branch Fuzhou Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.